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In today's newsletter:

  • San Clemente condo owners hit with $26,000 bill—what happens next?
  • How would San Clemente's new 1% sales tax reshape local projects?

Also on today's calendar: September Sale! All Kids Clothes, Accessories, and Toys 1/2 Price! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, nice and cool, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CA condo owners stunned by sudden $26,000 HOA fee for emergency roof assessment (abc7chicago.com) — In a San Clemente condo complex, homeowners at Villa Moura are facing an unexpected emergency assessment of more than $26,000 each for roof work, leaving many—especially seniors—unsure how they'll stay in their homes. Residents are challenging the HOA board's decision, exploring a recall and possible lawsuit while warning that liens and steep payment plans could financially devastate neighbors.
   

• Santa Ana, Costa Mesa Orange and San Clemente move to raise taxes and fees: What voters need to know (newsantaana.com) — San Clemente voters will see a proposed 1% local sales-tax increase on November's ballot, aimed at funding beach restoration, erosion control, and wildfire mitigation rather than plugging a budget deficit. The measure could raise about $15 million annually, after residents narrowly rejected a smaller tax in 2024, and comes as nearby cities pursue their own tax and fee hikes to manage long-term financial pressures.
   

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    Thursday September 3
  • Back to School Night
    Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
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🗞 Nearby News

San Juan Capistrano

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Dana Point

  • Beloved Dana Point Coffeehouse Shuts Down Coast Highway Location After 3+ Decades (patch.com)
  • Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Wednesday September 2 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
  • Alix Traeger Wears Starfish Open-Knit Gown at Oceana SeaChange Party (celebmafia.com)

Laguna Niguel

  • Beloved Dana Point Coffeehouse Shuts Down Coast Highway Location After 3+ Decades (patch.com)

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